HMP Thorn Cross
HMP Thorn Cross is an open prison for men in Warrington.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovArley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RL
01925 805 100How long things take at Thorn Cross
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“Roughly a week to get on his contact list”
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Send on WhatsAppChristmas at Thorn Cross
prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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Questions families ask about Thorn Cross
Someone has just gone to Thorn Cross. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Thorn Cross?
There is no firm figure for Thorn Cross yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 4 days.
The PIN wait at Thorn CrossHow long until the first call from Thorn Cross?
There is no firm figure for Thorn Cross yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say the same day.
The first call from Thorn CrossHow long until the first visit at Thorn Cross?
There is no firm figure for Thorn Cross yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 6 days.
The first visit at Thorn CrossWhen can I visit Thorn Cross?
Visiting is on Fri–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 01925 805 018. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at Thorn CrossHow much do calls from Thorn Cross cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at Thorn CrossHow do I send money to someone in Thorn Cross?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at Thorn CrossWhat time are people released from Thorn Cross?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?